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  1. Hope Valley

    We're looking for a creative volunteer to support with our Knit and natter activity session running on Monday mornings between 11:00 and 12:00.

    Mondays 10:30 - 12:30
  2. Harwich

    An ‘Activity’ may be any part of daily life, done with intention, and appropriate to the resident concerned. You may be supporting an individual or you may be running a group quiz, helping on trips, or leading a sing-a-long! You may come to the role with a definite skill you would like to share – flower arranging, crafts, woodwork, music - or you may come to offer general support to whatever is running, and whoever is in need.

    Mon-Fri AM & PM
  3. London

    Activities volunteers support older people through meaningful activities like quizzes, trips or crafts. Minimum one hour weekly for six months. Training, guidance and expenses provided, offering friendship, skills and experiences.

    2-4h/week, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm
  4. Workington

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Mon - Sun
  5. Harrogate

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Monday-Friday
  6. Ilkley

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Monday-Friday
  7. Barnsley

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Monday-Friday
  8. Scarborough

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Monday-Friday
  9. Stockton-on-Tees

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Monday-Friday
  10. Leeds

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Monday-Friday
  11. Hull

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Monday-Friday
  12. Blackpool

    In this role you will use your skills, knowledge and interests to support, or plan and deliver, activities for residents.

    Mon - Sun
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Make a difference with just a phone call

Brighten someone’s day and make a meaningful connection be becoming a volunteer telephone befriender. By offering regular, friendly chats, you’ll provide much-needed companionship and emotional support to an older person feeling lonely or isolated. Flexible and rewarding, this role allows you to fit calls around your schedule while helping to reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing.

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